Sunday, 21 September 2014

These are some of the food served by Malaysia Airlines in their domestic
flight. Not bad but still there are a lot of rooms for improvement
especially on presentation. Taste is ok especially for
flights out of KLIA. No matter what people say, in my humble opinion,
Malaysia Airlines still serves one of the best food 38,000 feet above
ground.

Chicken Sandwich & Kebab

Close up of the Chicken Sandwich..yummy

:)

Marmalade Jam

Croissant, Pancake & Sweet Banana

Garlic Bread, Pasta

Nasi Lemak Sambal Udang

Kurma for Buka Puasa, Pink Guava Juice

Hot drink of your choice, Peanuts

Nasi Beriyani Sate Ayam

Nasi Kandar Kari Ayam

I never buy full fare Business Class ticket with Malaysia Airlines. If you are a frequent flyer, it's a no brainer to sign up for your airlines' loyalty program. After more than 5 years flying with Malaysia Airlines, I have enough points to fly business class on several domestic flights (as seen above) and KL-London-KL which costs around RM12,000! Being loyal really pays off!

Sunday, 22 June 2014

If you are a backpack tourist who travels on a shoestring budget to Malaysia, here's some good news for you. There's a new hotel at KLIA2 where you can stay to recharge (take a hot shower & have a power nap) from as low as MYR45! Being a traveler myself, I really appreciate the capsule hotel concept and the fact that it's built right in the new airport is a big plus. You can now catch your early flight at KLIA2 with a fresh look and in no time-just a 7min walk from the hotel to the departure gate. It is similar to Yotel at Heathrow Airport in London, except Capsule at KLIA2 is the stripped down version; no en suite bathroom and instead of a nice 7sqm room at Yotel, you stay in a 10ft container at Capsule. It's technically a hostel with some privacy. But do not let this fools you. They do invest in a high quality mattress, duvets and pillows to help you sleep effortlessly in the decent size 'room'. Besides, you get a free Wifi throughout your stay. So next time you are in Kuala Lumpur, make sure you check out Capsule by Container Hotel at KLIA2.10 Reasons Why Backpack Tourist Should Stay at Capsule by Container Hotel, KLIA2:1. Value for money. You pay less than GBP20 (MYR90) for a 12-hour stay at Capsule. Need a shorter stay? Choose either 3- or 6-hour stay for less. Don't worry about peak or holiday season rates as there aren't any. Fixed-rate throughout the year. You can book online at Agoda or walk-in.

The hallway

2-floor hotel

2. Location. Located at the ground floor of the airport, there's no way you could miss your flight. All you need to do is to walk upstairs to your departure gate. A mere 7minute walk to be precise. But don't wait till the last minute, AirAsia or other low-cost airlines are serious about their early boarding policy.

The check-in counter itself is made of a container frame.

3. Connectivity. With the recent extension of the Electric Rail Link (ERL) Service to KLIA2, you are just 33minutes away from KL Sentral and 5minutes away from KLIA by KLIA Ekspres. Check the latest schedule of KLIA Ekspres here. They run for 24hours. Bus and taxi service are also available if you need to go somewhere else.

The container rooms. Notice the roller blind at the top of each container? That's the door.

4. Hot showers. There's no better way to freshen yourself after a tiring day than having a hot shower! Towels and shampoo/soap are provided. Separate bathrooms for men and women.

Full-size mirror in the bathroom

Clean, industrial-inspired bathroom

5. Free Wifi. Connect with your family and friends. Password required. Get it from the lobby. 6. Security. Rest assured, CCTV are located around the hotel for your safety. Lockers are also provided for your baggage at the check in counter. Small safety compartment available in your room for your wallets and gadgets. Bring your own padlock.

Built-in compartment to keep your valuables. Bring a padlock.

Upon
check in, you will be given a key for your locker. Fits most
luggages/backpacks. It's a shoe-free hotel. Flip-flops are provided.

Entrance to the room

The hallway downstairs

7. Clean & Comfy Rooms. All 79 of them! Their mattress and pillows are of high quality. You get a small folding table, a mirror, power outlet, and safety compartment for your valuables.

Nice, little room

8. Communal area. Open space, high-ceiling concept, great for meeting fellow travelers or catching up with friends.

10. Flexibility. You can check in at any time you prefer and stay for as long as you want. When I was in Heathrow in 2012, I used to check in at Yotel at
12midnight for a quick recharge and check out by 5am to catch my 7am
flight. I was so fresh, I had a great day ahead at my new holiday
destination.

Summary of the facilities

One of table at common area

Extra tips: If you are not a guest at the hotel and still want to use their shower, you cando so for MYR15, towel provided. You can also use the lockers at MYR20 per day. Alternatively, if you are going to KLIA, you can keep your luggage at a baggage storage in Level 3, KLIA for MYR18 per day.

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